“My daughter and I attended the Pageant last year and were amazed not only by the beauty of the production but also by the dedication of the many volunteers in the cast and behind the scenes,” said Harden, who also pulled the winning raffle ticket for the 2013 Acura.

The winner was Sheila Yee-Murrin from Bellflower.

Last year Harden reprised the role she originated on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play “God of Carnage” along with the original cast at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. Last March, she also won a best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Lee Krasner in “Pollock.”

The gala event grossed $230,000 for future arts programs and building fund improvements, spokeswoman Sharbie Higuchi said in a statement.